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LMM to CTG: distance & flight time
Los Mochis (Valle del Fuerte International Airport) → Cartagena (Rafael Nuñez International Airport)
2,433 mi
3,915 km · 2,114 nm
5h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,433 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 14m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LMM — Valle del Fuerte International Airport · Los Mochis, Mexico
- CTG — Rafael Nuñez International Airport · Cartagena, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LMM
- CUL · Bachigualato Federal International Airport119 mi away
- CEN · Ciudad Obregón International Airport127 mi away
- LAP · Manuel Márquez de León International Airport137 mi away
- LTO · Loreto International Airport143 mi away
Near CTG
- BAQ · Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport59 mi away
- TLU · Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport65 mi away
- CVE · Coveñas Airport73 mi away
- CZU · Las Brujas Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LMM from CTG?
The flight distance from Los Mochis (LMM) to Cartagena (CTG) is 2,433 miles (3,915 km, 2,114 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LMM to CTG?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LMM to CTG?
Nonstop service on LMM–CTG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Los Mochis and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 2 hours ahead of Los Mochis.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LMM to CTG?
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Why are some LMM to CTG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LMM–CTG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.